Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
acanthoclada
ID:
436278

Status:
valid

Authors:
Botsch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 1968: 233 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435610



Common Names

  • Salsola acanthoclada
  • Spiny Salsola
  • Spiny Russian Thistle


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Description

Salsola acanthoclada (also called Prickly Salsola, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean and is found in salt marshes and coastal areas. It is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Salsola acanthoclada is used as a food source and as a source of oil. It is also used as a soil conditioner and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salsola acanthoclada has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The flowers are unisexual and the male flowers are larger than the female flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salsola acanthoclada is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m (6 ft) tall. It has small, white, star-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Salsola acanthoclada

Salsola acanthoclada is native to the Mediterranean region.

Salsola acanthoclada FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salsola acanthoclada?

Salsola acanthoclada

What is the common name of Salsola acanthoclada?

Thorny Salsola

What is the habitat of Salsola acanthoclada?

Salsola acanthoclada is found in dry areas in India

Species in the Salsola genus

Salsola acanthoclada, Salsola acutifolia, Salsola marujae, Salsola melitensis, Salsola oppositifolia, Salsola nitraria, Salsola nodulosa, Salsola mairei, Salsola lanata, Salsola inermis, Salsola kali, Salsola longifolia, Salsola laricina, Salsola schweinfurthii, Salsola spinescens, Salsola soda, Salsola paletzkiana, Salsola papillosa, Salsola pellucida, Salsola praemontana, Salsola brevifolia, Salsola brachiata, Salsola collina, Salsola chellalensis, Salsola carpatha, Salsola angolensis, Salsola aegaea, Salsola algeriensis, Salsola affinis, Salsola aphylla, Salsola arbuscula, Salsola glomerata, Salsola genistoides, Salsola gemmascens, Salsola imbricata, Salsola gymnomaschala, Salsola gypsacea, Salsola dendroides, Salsola cruciata, Salsola cyclophylla, Salsola cyrenaica, Salsola foliosa, Salsola crassa, Salsola zygophylla, Salsola tetrandra, Salsola subglabra, Salsola tetragona, Salsola tamariscina, Salsola verticillata, Salsola vermiculata,

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

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